Which blood test measures uric acid in serum?

• A. Cholesterol test
• B. Uric acid test
• C. Glucose test
• D. Renal function panel

Answer: (B)

Directly measuring uric acid in serum is done with a uric acid test. It quantifies the amount of uric acid in the blood, helping evaluate hyperuricemia, which can be related to gout, kidney stones, or certain metabolic conditions. The cholesterol test measures lipids, not uric acid. The glucose test checks blood sugar. A renal function panel assesses kidney function markers like BUN and creatinine and electrolytes, and does not specifically measure uric acid (though uric acid can appear in broader panels). So, the uric acid test is the one that directly measures uric acid in serum.